Watson M Wallace Jr
Alexandria,VA
Summary
With a proven track record at the Smithsonian, I excel in strategic leadership and technical implementation, driving innovation and efficiency. Expert in fostering key relationships and analytical thinking, I've led teams to surpass goals through fiscal oversight and strategic planning, significantly enhancing organizational performance and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director Property Management Division
Smithsonian
Arlington, VA
10.2015 - Current
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
- Led cross-functional teams in the development of innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Monitored industry trends to identify opportunities for expansion and innovation.
- Led cross-functional teams to drive project completion within budget and deadlines.
- Directed operations to improve efficiency and increase profit margins.
- Coordinated with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with laws and standards.
- Promoted a culture of innovation and encouraged staff to contribute ideas.
- Coordinated activities with other departments to expedite work and improve collaboration.
- Represented the organization at industry events, conferences, and public meetings.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through the development of service improvement initiatives.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to secure support and funding for key initiatives.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with vendors and partners to optimize resource allocation.
- Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
- Led change management efforts to adapt to market shifts and organizational needs.
- Facilitated professional development programs to build a high-performing team.
- Established performance metrics and evaluated staff to promote continuous improvement.
- Oversaw strategic planning and implementation to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Streamlined supply chain management to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Education
Associate of Arts - Network Administration
Devry University
Arlington, VA07-2014
MBA - Human Resources Management
TUI University
Cypress, CA12-2012
Associate of Arts - Management Studies
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD12-2007
Skills
- Fiscal oversight
- Key relationship management
- Strategic leadership
- Technical implementation
- Database development
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- Property Accountability: The Life Cycle The Graduate School, USA, Oct 2020
- NPMA- Certified Personal Property Administrator, Oct 2016
- NPMA- Certified Personal Property Specialist, May 2015
- DHS Supervisory Leadership Training, March 2015
- Contract Officer Representative (COR), Current
Timeline
Associate Director Property Management Division
Smithsonian
10.2015 - Current
Associate of Arts - Network Administration
Devry University
MBA - Human Resources Management
TUI University
Associate of Arts - Management Studies
University of Maryland University College
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